Three Companies Take
Top Honors in the FTA
Environmental Excellence
Award Competition
The Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) is proud
to recognize three of its member-companies in the 11th
Annual FTA Environmental Excellence Award competi-
tion for their outstanding environmental achievements. With
competition the heaviest in the history of the awards, these
exceptional companies rose to the forefront. Paragon Label
of Petaluma, CA and Prairie State Group of Franklin Park, IL
share top honors in the Process Improvement category, while
PolyCello of Amherst, Nova Scotia won in the Technical Innova-
tion category.
“Having been a judge several times, it was exciting to see
so many companies submitting entries this year,” says award
judge Michael Rovogein, of Tension Envelope Corporation.
“ The efforts have increased from a single element to concerted
efforts in overall facility environmental management. While
many of the practices were known techniques, the way [these
companies] combined several areas of concentration into an
overall program, promoted the process internally and involved
the whole of the company was impressive. It is good to see the
effort being expended toward environmental stewardship. ”
PARAGON LABEL – PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
Paragon Label, an FTA member for nearly 20 years, is com-
mitted to producing the highest quality labels to its customers.
Paragon’s parent company, Mrs. Grossman’s Paper Com-
pany, is one of the largest sticker manufacturers in the world.
The company ’s sustainability accomplishments are highlight-
ed proudly on its Web site.
Paragon Label has been installing and innovating environ-
mentally-friendly applications and practices for many years.
The company has been recognized by numerous regional
and industry organizations for its sustainability efforts, and
now adds the prestigious FTA Environmental Excellence
Award to its list of honors.
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SPRING
2011
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PARAGON LABEL